Chapter 274: The Final Conditions of the Allies (Part II)
When the British and French ambassadors were anxious because of the loss of Russian negotiation materials, the German ambassador Baslober took the Austro-Hungarian ambassador Berley to the Romanian prime minister's office.
Among the terms between Germany and Austria-Hungary for Romania, the referendum in Transeniva did cause considerable displeasure in Vienna. Germany used the Italian area of Venice as payment for the Austro-Hungarian agreement to make a commitment, and after the war, Berlin had to side with Vienna to calm Austro-Hungarian sentiment as to whether or not to agree to a referendum in Transeniva.
No, just after the two countries had finished negotiating, the German and Austrian ambassadors came to the Romanian Prime Minister's Office to submit the terms of the allies. This time, Germany and Austria did not intend to go directly to King Eder, but planned to start with the government and first stir up the national sentiment in Romania, so that this rich condition was placed in front of all Romanians, Germany and Austria did not believe it, and Romania did not agree. This is the naked conspiracy of the Allies, and even if the Entente knows about it, there is no way to stop it.
"Don't the two ambassadors know what came to me?"
After receiving a request from the German and Austrian ambassadors to receive them, Prime Minister Bretianu did not know the reason for them, but nevertheless received them in accordance with diplomatic courtesy.
"Prime Minister Bretianu, this is the condition that we have prepared for Romania to join the European Union, you can take a look."
After meeting with the Prime Minister of Romania, Blettianu, the German ambassador Baslober handed him the terms prepared for Romania.
"We, Romania, are not ready to join the camp yet, are you two mistaken?"
Of course, Brettianu, as the prime minister, would not accept this document, because he knew that if he did, it would mean that Romania did have the idea of joining the war. However, it is a pity that His Excellency the Prime Minister's superb acting skills did not deceive the German and Austrian ambassadors, because the information on the negotiations between the Entente and Romania was already in their possession.
Ambassador Baslober watched Brettianu finish his performance before he said slowly. "Your Excellency Prime Minister, although our terms do not allow you to acquire the territory east of the Tisza River, they are still very generous. You may wish to take a look at it. ”
Ambassador Baslobo's words shook Prime Minister Brettianu's heart, and a cool breath rushed over his head. Now his mind is full of German-Austrian knowledge of Romania's secret negotiations, who leaked it.
Looking at the shocked and speechless Romanian Prime Minister, the German and Austrian ambassadors felt a lot more happy. After placing the terms offered by the Central Powers on the table, Ambassador Baslober glanced at Prime Minister Brettianu meaningfully, knowing that it was the Prime Minister who was secretly negotiating with the Entente.
It was not until the German and Austrian ambassadors walked out that Prime Minister Brettianu reacted that his performance fell into the eyes of the Allies. But he could no longer care about the diplomatic faux pas, and now he needed to hurry to the king to discuss the danger of this matter to Romania.
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"Your Majesty's situation is like this."
In the palace, Prime Minister Brettianu told Eder what had happened. After hearing that the Allies had found out that Romania was negotiating with the Entente and that Romania was even aware of Romania's demands, Eder was also overwhelmed. At present, he has no good way to fool around with this situation. The main reason is that Germany and Austria have already settled Russia on the Eastern Front, and now they have free hands to settle Romania, which is not too easy.
Because Germany and Austria had more than 3 million troops on the Eastern Front, even if they left 100 to watch Soviet Russia, more than 2 million could be used in other directions. With so many troops pressed against Romania, Eder had no choice but to go abroad to continue the war of resistance.
"Your Majesty, in this situation we can only agree to the conditions of the Allies."
After seeing that Eder did not speak, Brettianu, as prime minister, tentatively made a suggestion. As an Anglo-French leader, he can say such things because he can't see the direction.
Prime Minister Bretianu did favor Britain and France, because he thought it would help Romania. At present, according to the attitude of the German and Austrian ambassadors, delay is no longer possible, and they will not be relieved to leave a half-hearted country behind them, so this is probably the last condition for Germany and Austria. If he refuses, it is estimated that the next time the German and Austrian ambassadors will bring a declaration of war.
In order to give weight to his own rhetoric, the prime minister looked at the conditions of Deao and said to Eder. "Your Majesty, the conditions given by Deao this time are actually very generous."
Seeing that Eder did not speak, the prime minister read out the conditions of Germany and Austria. "At the time of joining the Central Powers, the Transnesia region was transferred to Romania. If Romania provides 400,000 troops and 2 million tons of grain and 1.5 million tons of refined oil products for the war, it will be compensated by the Odessa region. And if Romania provides another 400,000 troops, 2.5 million tons of grain, and 2 million tons of refined oil for the war, the Vinnitsa region, except for the northeast, will be given to Romania as compensation. And in addition to this, after the end of the war, a referendum on whether Transnesia should remain in the country or join Romania would be discussed with Austria-Hungary. ”
Hearing Prime Minister Brettianu's account of the conditions, Eder smiled wryly. It seems that the Allies have also taken great pains to win over Romania, and they want to coerce public opinion to forcibly force Romania to join the Allies, and it is estimated that the conditions given by the Allies will be widely circulated by tomorrow. Now the national sentiment in Romania, which had been suppressed and agitated, was rising again.
Eder asked Prime Minister Brettianu eagerly. "Prime Minister, if the conditions are made public, how many people within the government will support this condition to join the Allies."
Faced with Eder's question, Brettianu knew what he meant, and he replied truthfully. "It's estimated that half of them will agree to join the Confederate camp."
As soon as Eder breathed a sigh of relief, the Prime Minister continued. "Sixty percent of the remaining half is expected to be neutral, which is the condition of the Entente, and if it is too bad, it is estimated that these neutral people within the government will support the Central Powers."
The Prime Minister's words also made Eder feel helpless, Romania and Germany are too closely linked economically, especially in recent years, they have completely relied on orders from the Allies to live. If you don't know the direction of history, then it is very possible to join the Allies to fight.
However, the movements of the government are trivial, and now the main thing is the army. Edel was about to ask the guards to call the upper echelons of the army to find out, when news came.
"Your Majesty, the British and French ambassadors ask for a meeting." ()
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